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单词 reckoner
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reckoner


reck·on·er

R0085000 (rĕk′ə-nər)n. A handbook of mathematical tables used to facilitate computation.

reckoner

(ˈrɛkənə) n (Mathematics) any of various devices or tables used to facilitate reckoning, esp a ready reckoner

Reckoner

A small book of assorted tables that was mainly used by store owners who did not want to take the time to do the necessary arithmetic, or by those who did not know how to do the calculations. Included were tables such as interest amount vs. time and rate, board dimensions vs. board feet, and cistern capacity vs. cistern dimensions.
Thesaurus
Noun1.Reckoner - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)reckoner - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)calculator, estimator, figurer, computerexpert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfullyadder - a person who adds numbersnumber cruncher - someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculationsactuary, statistician - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)subtracter - a person who subtracts numbers
2.reckoner - a handbook of tables used to facilitate computationready reckonerenchiridion, handbook, vade mecum - a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
Translations
calcolatore

reckoner


  • noun

Synonyms for reckoner

noun an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

Synonyms

  • calculator
  • estimator
  • figurer
  • computer

Related Words

  • expert
  • adder
  • number cruncher
  • actuary
  • statistician
  • subtracter

noun a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation

Synonyms

  • ready reckoner

Related Words

  • enchiridion
  • handbook
  • vade mecum
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